Custom gauge faces that you can make out of paper

nathan_warfield · 06-10-2003, 04:37 AM

oh yeah.. that would be for a 99 eb ex by the way

Fish Man · 01-01-2004, 06:54 PM

well i know this thread is super old but if you still need it shoot me an email and i will send you the file. i also made my own a/c panel to match if you want that.

*Paraphoe* · 03-08-2005, 01:59 PM

I know this thread is archaic, but none the links work. I'd love to give this a shot. Can anyone help me out?

410Fortune · 03-08-2005, 02:06 PM

Sorry I only have files for an 88 with tach

I am making some new ones currently......

*Paraphoe* · 03-08-2005, 04:49 PM

Alright, thanks.

If anyone has some for a '97, let me know.

Espresso · 03-14-2005, 01:10 PM

TTG · 04-25-2005, 09:46 PM

The link seems to be dead, does anyone have any info on how this was done?

jeff96 · 01-23-2006, 12:20 PM

I remember checkin out those links alongggg time ago. Basically you need to removeyour gauge cluster and all of its atachements (needles, plastic covering) and scan it on a regular scanner (save alot of time if one person scans theres and then post it). Then with whatever picture you want, you crop it on top of the shape of your scanned image of the gauge on the computer. Then using using photo paper in your printer just print it out. Then use an exacto knife to cut the shape of your scanner out. I don't have specifics as this was years ago. I do however remember the guy warning that the needles on the speedometer are very sensitve so you need to take your time taking it off (i belive he used a fork and slid it under the needle to pry it off even) as if you mess it up you'll need a new cluster. I belive he had done a sunset and it looked awesome!

*CobraXP* · 01-30-2006, 09:19 PM

I don't know if these are the files everyone is looking for, but I had these saved from a couple of years ago. Hope they help...

http://www.cobraxp.com/Files/gauge.psd

http://www.cobraxp.com/Files/gauge2.psd

Right click and save as....

**Turdle** · 01-07-2007, 10:32 PM

Well, just looking at sticky's--thought I'd bring this into the conversation.
How does this work, in the long term????

Hartman can you please fix the link in first post?

kert0307 · 02-25-2007, 03:14 PM

Bump for the same question on lifetime of the printed gauges

Charlie · 10-01-2007, 08:21 PM

October Bump!

Does anybody know the procedure for this?

Charlie · 10-01-2007, 08:30 PM

http://www.mitsubishilancermodificat...tom_gauges.htm

weird how its an explorer gauges but on the Mitsubishi's forum.

I know I am going to try this over my glow gauges. I'll update once they are done. Might be awhile, though

Charlie · 10-01-2007, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CobraXP

I don't know if these are the files everyone is looking for, but I had these saved from a couple of years ago. Hope they help...

http://www.cobraxp.com/Files/gauge.psd

http://www.cobraxp.com/Files/gauge2.psd

Right click and save as....

I just did some tests with these, and held the printed copies up to the light. If you have a good quality printer, these will look pretty good. I think if you have a better quality paper, it will look a lot better. I just did quick prints on bad paper. I am hoping to give it a try on good paper on my good printer this weekend. Any ideas for designs to try?

JPFREEK · 11-08-2007, 05:50 AM

Badly.. I just got into the Explorer game and since I have to do some fixing on my cluster anyway (odometer motor went out).. I figured I'd do something with the face..

1995 Explorer XLT owner.. I'd like to do the white face reverse gauges (w/ night glow blue numbers).. I also need to find out how to change my needles over to red..

L4CX · 01-03-2008, 11:04 AM

This is A cool Idea. I'm glad there is a Link that works though. If I had Photo Shop I'd do it.

JPFreek, It's been a long time since your post, but you could always use Sharpies to Change the needl Color. Just a Though.

JPFREEK · 01-03-2008, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L4CX

This is A cool Idea. I'm glad there is a Link that works though. If I had Photo Shop I'd do it.

JPFreek, It's been a long time since your post, but you could always use Sharpies to Change the needl Color. Just a Though.

Yup.. I got some white-faced gauges on ebay for pretty cheap. The numbers glow blue. (I haven't installed them yet.. but I was planning on doing a red sharpie to the topside of the needle.

But what I really want now is a 1:1 scan of the gear selector gauge so I can reverse it to a white face to match my rig.

Does anyone have a scan of their Gear selector indicator?

Pboss · 02-05-2008, 11:18 AM

Anyone still happen to have the first gen scans laying around?

Charlie · 02-05-2008, 11:28 AM

I wouldn't recommend trying this. Did not turn out well for me. I think you could make it work, but you would have to use transparencies and such. The paper, though, doesn't work well. Looks fine during the day, sucks at night. Either too dark, or lets light through everywhere and looks really bad.

Pboss · 02-05-2008, 06:39 PM

Thanks for the heads up.

I do have access to vinyl printers and many other "printing surfaces"

I was hoping to "get it right" then offer to everyone else ...

First step is hopefully getting the scans, and if not ... scanning them myself

01-01-2004, 06:54 PM	#162
Fish Man Wannabe Elite Explorer Marietta, GA 1995 Explorer XLT Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,794 Vehicle Specs	well i know this thread is super old but if you still need it shoot me an email and i will send you the file. i also made my own a/c panel to match if you want that. __________________ 1995 XLT 4x4 4.0L TT, AAL, Warrior Shackles, 3" PA body lift, Flowmaster, K&N, Pioneer DEH P7500mp HU, JBL P300.1 pushing a Memphis 10 in a stealth box, JBL BP80.4 running Autotek and MA components in some Q Logic kick panels, 33" BFG Mud Terrains on 15x8 AR-23s. My (really old) CarDomain Page

03-08-2005, 01:59 PM	#163
Paraphoe Go big or go home Willow Grove, PA '97 XLT Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,877 Vehicle Specs	I know this thread is archaic, but none the links work. I'd love to give this a shot. Can anyone help me out? __________________ Jason Truck - Mug - Bling "These good times will never last, keep your hand on the wheel and your foot on the gas."

03-08-2005, 02:06 PM	#164
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 22,099 Vehicle Specs	Sorry I only have files for an 88 with tach I am making some new ones currently...... __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates Wifes 07 FJ build - 2007 FJ cruiser locked and lifted

03-08-2005, 04:49 PM	#165
Paraphoe Go big or go home Willow Grove, PA '97 XLT Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,877 Vehicle Specs	Alright, thanks. If anyone has some for a '97, let me know. __________________ Jason Truck - Mug - Bling "These good times will never last, keep your hand on the wheel and your foot on the gas."

01-23-2006, 12:20 PM	#168
jeff96 Wannabe Elite Explorer Fayetteville, NC 03 Ninja 636, 96 Ex Sport Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 838 Vehicle Specs	I remember checkin out those links alongggg time ago. Basically you need to removeyour gauge cluster and all of its atachements (needles, plastic covering) and scan it on a regular scanner (save alot of time if one person scans theres and then post it). Then with whatever picture you want, you crop it on top of the shape of your scanned image of the gauge on the computer. Then using using photo paper in your printer just print it out. Then use an exacto knife to cut the shape of your scanner out. I don't have specifics as this was years ago. I do however remember the guy warning that the needles on the speedometer are very sensitve so you need to take your time taking it off (i belive he used a fork and slid it under the needle to pry it off even) as if you mess it up you'll need a new cluster. I belive he had done a sunset and it looked awesome! __________________ Those are just extra parts honey...don't worry about it.....

06-10-2003, 04:37 AM	#161
nathan_warfield Wannabe Elite Explorer Barbourville, KY '99 Eddie Bauer Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	oh yeah.. that would be for a 99 eb ex by the way

03-14-2005, 01:10 PM	#166
Espresso Wannabe Elite Explorer Port Charlotte, FL 1994 XLT Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 77 Vehicle Specs

04-25-2005, 09:46 PM	#167
TTG Wannabe Elite Explorer Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers, Florida '95 Sport Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 525 Vehicle Specs	The link seems to be dead, does anyone have any info on how this was done?

01-30-2006, 09:19 PM	#169
CobraXP Just another White X Salt Lake City Early 97 X Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 343 Vehicle Specs	I don't know if these are the files everyone is looking for, but I had these saved from a couple of years ago. Hope they help... http://www.cobraxp.com/Files/gauge.psd http://www.cobraxp.com/Files/gauge2.psd Right click and save as.... __________________ David Just an old Explorer and a getting older Sport Trac...

01-07-2007, 10:32 PM	#170
Turdle Old and in the way Humboldt, Kansas 2000 Mounty Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,740 Vehicle Specs	Well, just looking at sticky's--thought I'd bring this into the conversation. How does this work, in the long term???? Hartman can you please fix the link in first post? __________________ Jon 2000 Mountaineer Turdle-gone Vitamin D Wagon Sold also

02-25-2007, 03:14 PM	#171
kert0307 Wannabe Elite Explorer Pella, Iowa '00 Sport and '89 B2 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,506 Vehicle Specs	Bump for the same question on lifetime of the printed gauges __________________ ____________________ 89' B2 -Sold 00' Explorer Sport - Sold 05' F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Diesel Clicky tow rig/DD 2011 Ford Edge - Wife's DD 1978 Glastron CVX16 Project Boat

10-01-2007, 08:21 PM	#172
Charlie Wannabe Elite Explorer Wisconsin 1995 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,487 Vehicle Specs	October Bump! Does anybody know the procedure for this? __________________ Link to lift and max tire size info 1996 Sport 2000 XLT 1995 F-150 1987 F-150 XLT "The General"

10-01-2007, 08:30 PM	#173
Charlie Wannabe Elite Explorer Wisconsin 1995 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,487 Vehicle Specs	http://www.mitsubishilancermodificat...tom_gauges.htm weird how its an explorer gauges but on the Mitsubishi's forum. I know I am going to try this over my glow gauges. I'll update once they are done. Might be awhile, though __________________ Link to lift and max tire size info 1996 Sport 2000 XLT 1995 F-150 1987 F-150 XLT "The General"

11-08-2007, 05:50 AM	#175
JPFREEK Wannabe Elite Explorer Federal Way, WA 1995 XLT Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 27 Vehicle Specs	Need Fresh Links And Files Badly.. I just got into the Explorer game and since I have to do some fixing on my cluster anyway (odometer motor went out).. I figured I'd do something with the face.. 1995 Explorer XLT owner.. I'd like to do the white face reverse gauges (w/ night glow blue numbers).. I also need to find out how to change my needles over to red..

01-03-2008, 11:04 AM	#176
L4CX Wannabe Elite Explorer East Lansing, MI 96 XLT Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 293 Vehicle Specs	This is A cool Idea. I'm glad there is a Link that works though. If I had Photo Shop I'd do it. JPFreek, It's been a long time since your post, but you could always use Sharpies to Change the needl Color. Just a Though. __________________ Scott "CasaNova" Keef ZAPV7 and ZAPB1 (Zombie Attack Preparedness Bus) United Christian Off Road Alliance Lifted 4 Christ Truck Club Proof I have To much to do Already

02-05-2008, 11:18 AM	#178
Pboss Wannabe Elite Explorer Hanover Park, IL '94 XLT Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 81 Vehicle Specs	Anyone still happen to have the first gen scans laying around? __________________ '94 XLT - Shackles, and Coil spacers 31X10" tires (stock rims) Custom (cool, neato, keen) decals by Blee and custom Plate frame.. u-joints, and wheel joints complete, add-a-leaf's soon.

02-05-2008, 11:28 AM	#179
Charlie Wannabe Elite Explorer Wisconsin 1995 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,487 Vehicle Specs	I wouldn't recommend trying this. Did not turn out well for me. I think you could make it work, but you would have to use transparencies and such. The paper, though, doesn't work well. Looks fine during the day, sucks at night. Either too dark, or lets light through everywhere and looks really bad. __________________ Link to lift and max tire size info 1996 Sport 2000 XLT 1995 F-150 1987 F-150 XLT "The General"

02-05-2008, 06:39 PM	#180
Pboss Wannabe Elite Explorer Hanover Park, IL '94 XLT Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 81 Vehicle Specs	Thanks for the heads up. I do have access to vinyl printers and many other "printing surfaces" I was hoping to "get it right" then offer to everyone else ... First step is hopefully getting the scans, and if not ... scanning them myself __________________ '94 XLT - Shackles, and Coil spacers 31X10" tires (stock rims) Custom (cool, neato, keen) decals by Blee and custom Plate frame.. u-joints, and wheel joints complete, add-a-leaf's soon.